Episodes
Dec. 26, 2021
Why We Need the Sabbath Now More Than Ever
Have you ever noticed that the irony of our times is that we have more time-saving technology, but less time to spend on the things that really matter to us? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein talks about how the ancient…
Dec. 20, 2021
How to Witness God’s Miracles Happening All Around Us
Did you know that Moses wasn’t the first person to see the burning bush in the desert? According to Jewish teachings, many shepherds had walked by, but none of them bothered to stop. Maybe they were distracted or didn’t want…
Dec. 12, 2021
What Will Be Your Legacy?
What will your legacy be? Maybe it will be how successful you were in your career or how much you loved your family. But in today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein turns to Jewish teachings to show how we can leave behind a stro…
Dec. 5, 2021
Is Love Really the Answer to Our Problems?
You’ve probably heard of the term “baseless hate” — hatred without any justifiable cause — but there’s another term you might not have heard of: “baseless love.” Baseless hate can ruin friendships or cause deep divisions in …
Dec. 1, 2021
Conversations with Yael: Gov. Mike Huckabee — Witnessing the Miracle of Israel
Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews , as she welcomes to the podcast Gov. Mike Huckabee, the 44th governor of Arkansas, a presidential candidate in 2008, an ordai…
Nov. 28, 2021
Hanukkah: How to Hold On to Hope When All Else Seems Lost
Did you know that it is precisely at the darkest time of the year when the Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights? And that is no coincidence. Because only against that backdrop of darkness ca…
Nov. 21, 2021
The Simplest Thing You Can Do to Make a Real Difference
Want to make a real difference in the world, but don’t know where or how to begin? As we will learn on today’s podcast, we can make a difference in the lives of others by simply asking, “How are you doing?” In a world where …
Nov. 14, 2021
Three Ways to Break Free from Worry
These days, there is plenty to worry about. But we weren’t made to carry around so much worry in our hearts. Worry weighs us down — emotionally, mentally, and physically. And it did in Bible times, too, like when Jacob had g…
Nov. 7, 2021
How to Make Your Ordinary Life Extraordinary -- Every Day!
What’s the key to living a godly, spiritual life on a daily basis? You may be surprised to learn that it doesn’t involve praying on a mountaintop or living a solitary, cloistered life. Actually, you don’t have to change your…
Nov. 3, 2021
Conversations with Yael: Rev. Johnnie Moore — Warrior for Peace and Religious Freedom
Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews , as she welcomes to the podcast Rev. Johnnie Moore, pastor, entrepreneur, and most importantly, a warrior for peace and relig…
Oct. 31, 2021
Live the Life You Really Want with God in the Passenger Seat
Do you ever feel like you are drifting through life? Sometimes it can feel like we’re living on autopilot, going through our daily routine automatically, without really choosing what we want. We live according to the whims o…
Oct. 24, 2021
How You Can Make Your Home a Sacred Space
Everyone wants a beautiful home. And today, there is no shortage of information about how to enhance the places we live to make them more beautiful and more comfortable physically. But how can we enhance our homes spirituall…
Oct. 17, 2021
Three Simple Steps to Make Your Prayers More Powerful
Prayer is one of the greatest sources of power available to us — and yet many of us struggle with unanswered prayers or how to make our prayers more powerful. In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein explores insights on the m…
Oct. 10, 2021
Why We Should Welcome God’s Tests in Our Lives!
Have you ever asked, “God, why are you testing me?” If you have, then today’s episode is for you. Life is full of tests — and most people still want to avoid them as much as they wanted to avoid them when they were kids. But…
Oct. 6, 2021
Conversations with Yael: Dr. Steve Greene — The Essence of Spiritual Leadership
Join host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews , as she welcomes to the podcast Dr. Steve Greene, Publisher and Executive Vice President for Charisma Media and Executive Pro…
Oct. 3, 2021
The Key to Achieving Shalom in Our Lives, Our Homes, Our World
What comes to mind when you hear the word shalom ? Maybe you connect it with the Israeli greetings of “hello” and “goodbye.” More than likely you think of “peace.” But this understanding of shalom doesn’t fully capture the m…
Sept. 26, 2021
Why You Should Be Your Brothers’ and Sisters’ Keeper!
“Am I my brother’s keeper?” The words may be familiar to us, but what did Cain really mean when he spoke these words to God? What does it mean to be our brother’s and sister’s keeper? In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein e…
Sept. 19, 2021
Sukkot: Why Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Lead to Lasting Happiness
What makes you happy? What brings you lasting joy? Maybe it’s having a comfortable lifestyle. Or being surrounded by friends and family. For some, it’s the material things we have that we think make us most happy. But as we’…
Sept. 12, 2021
Yom Kippur: The Power of Saying “I’m Sorry”
It’s been said that two of the hardest words for people to say are “I’m sorry.” Can you relate? When have you experienced needing to apologize and dreaded doing it? Or maybe, you have been hurt by someone who won’t apologize…
Sept. 5, 2021
Rosh Hashanah: God’s Invitation to Return to Who We Really Are
How many of us think about repentance as we celebrate and usher in a New Year on January 1? Probably not many! But when Jews usher in the Jewish New Year on Rosh Hashanah, the main focus is on repentance, or teshuvah, which …
Sept. 1, 2021
Conversations with Yael: Bishop Paul Lanier
Join podcast host Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews , as she and Bishop Paul Lanier, Chairman of the Board for The Fellowship and pastor of Hope Community Church in Winst…
Aug. 29, 2021
The Most Important Choice that You’ll Ever Make
On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein talks about the most important choice that we’ll ever make — when we follow the Bible’s directive to “choose life.” If we do this, we can live happier and more fulfilling lives! But wha…
Aug. 22, 2021
How to Remain Standing When Everything Else Falls Apart
There are times in life when our faith is strong, but our fears might seem stronger. Maybe you’ve tried to cling to faith over the past year, but then the pandemic completely upended our lives and made us all fear for the fu…
Aug. 15, 2021
Take THIS 30-Day Challenge to Make Real Change Happen
Where exactly are you in your spiritual journey? Just like any journey we begin, if we don’t take some time to pause and reflect on where we are headed, we may find ourselves completely lost. In today’s podcast episode, host…